Amanda Ogle

1 week ago | papercitymag.com | Amanda Ogle

As summer officially rolls in this week, Fort Worthians, per usual, seek solace from triple-digit temperatures next to a pool, preferably with a cocktail in hand and in the comfort of a lounger. If you don’t have your own pool or want to have an elevated pool day with your closest friends, consider one of these local hotel pools, which offer day passes and pool access to hotel guests. Of course, the cocktail menus are divine, as are the poolside snacks.

2 weeks ago | papercitymag.com | Amanda Ogle

In a changing world where technology continues to evolve, independent bookstores have unfortunately seen a decline in business, as consumers shift to online purchases and use digital platforms instead of physical books for reading. (Personally, you’ll never catch me with a Kindle.) But this hasn’t stopped bibliophiles from continuing to keep traditional bookstores alive, including the owners of Fort Worth’s newest independent bookstore, Recluse Books, on South Main.

2 weeks ago | papercitymag.com | Amanda Ogle

Cowtown residents are always looking for a new watering hole, especially during these hot summer months when all we want is a cold drink underneath a fan. The newest cocktail bar in town, River’s Cocktail & Wine Bar, offers locals just that, right in time for summer. The new bar is the brainchild of owners Brian Torres and CK Sanders, who also own The Local in the West 7th area.

2 weeks ago | papercitymag.com | Amanda Ogle

While many Fort Worthians leave the city for the summer months in pursuit of cooler temps or beach towns, there are still happenings occurring throughout Cowtown both indoors and outside. Take your pick from art exhibitions to beer and margarita festivals to outdoor concerts. These are the 10 best things to do in Fort Worth this summer.

3 weeks ago | papercitymag.com | Amanda Ogle

This Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate Dad in Fort Worth. Whether it’s a great steak, a take-home DIY kit he can put together himself, or an after-hours cookout at the zoo, here are the best ways to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day. Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection Bowie House is offering a few options for Father’s Day programming, starting on June 12 with Burgers in the Yard.